Lecturer in Optometry X 3

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Description:

The Optometry Programme, within the School of Health Professions at the University of Plymouth, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our group and be part of our teaching and research activities. Based in the Faculty of Health, theSchool of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care-related professions and iscommitted to shaping our students into the best health professionals they can be.The Schooloffers a unique interdisciplinary learning environment, where students can benefit from excellent skills and research laboratories, research-informed teaching, stimulating practice placements and teaching delivered by professionally registered academic staff.The School is proud of the commitment to student voluntary work, staff–student partnership, strong professional values and our record of student achievement and student satisfaction. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. You will work as part of the Optometry team to provide innovative teaching including; the design and preparation of teaching materials, course planning and delivery, and assessment. We are proud to be ranked as one of the top programmes in the most recent National Student Survey. Experience of clinical practice as an Optometrist, and registration with the General Optical Council, are essential for the role. As part of our Eye & Vision research group you will have the opportunity to contribute to our research programme and to publications and grant funding applications if applicable. We are looking to fill the following positions: Please state in your Supporting Statement which post you are applying for. Post 1 - This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Post 2 - This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis. Post 3 - This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week, and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 12 months. Flexible working options including job share and part-time applications will be considered. These roles will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus Adult and Children Barred List checks. You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Optical Council (GOC). For an informal discussion please contact Claire Gorman/Annabelle Gorham Programme Leads by email optometryprogramme@plymouth.ac.uk. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 4th August and will take place virtually, via Zoom. Please note, it is typical for applicants with no prior lecturing experience to start towards the lower end of the advertised scale We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEEM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description Teaching Qualifications & Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 to £50,296 per annum (pro rata if part-time) - Grade 7/8

Package:

Full-time & Part-time, Permanent & Fixed-term

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

Based in the Faculty of Health, theSchool of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care-related professions and

iscommitted to shaping our students into the best health professionals they can be.The Schooloffers a unique interdisciplinary learning environment, where students can benefit from excellent skills and research laboratories, research-informed teaching, stimulating practice placements and teaching delivered by professionally registered academic staff.The School is proud of the commitment to student voluntary work, staff–student partnership, strong professional values and our record of student achievement and student satisfaction. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

You will work as part of the Optometry team to provide innovative teaching including; the design and preparation of teaching materials, course planning and delivery, and assessment. We are proud to be ranked as one of the top programmes in the most recent National Student Survey.

Experience of clinical practice as an Optometrist, and registration with the General Optical Council, are essential for the role. As part of our Eye & Vision research group you will have the opportunity to contribute to our research programme and to publications and grant funding applications if applicable.

We are looking to fill the following positions:

Please state in your Supporting Statement which post you are applying for.

Post 1 -

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Post 2 -

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Post 3 -

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week, and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 12 months.

Flexible working options including job share and part-time applications will be considered.

These roles will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus Adult and Children Barred List checks.

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Optical Council (GOC).

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Gorman/Annabelle Gorham Programme Leads by email optometryprogramme@plymouth.ac.uk

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 4

th

August and will take place virtually, via Zoom.

Please note, it is typical for applicants with no prior lecturing experience to start towards the lower end of the advertised scale

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEEM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Job Description

Teaching Qualifications & Recognition Policy

A8828

£35,326 to £50,296 per annum (pro rata if part-time) - Grade 7/8

35326

35326

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Academic/Research

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-time & Part-time, Permanent & Fixed-term

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
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